Category Archives: Personal Injury
Joliet Slammers Sued After Child Struck in the Head with a Baseball
It used to be that you could not sue baseball teams for injuries that occurred with foul balls striking onlookers. Every individual in the stadium assumed the risk of being struck by a baseball simply by attending the game. However, more effort has been placed into protecting fans from foul balls in recent years,… Read More »
Starbucks Sued in Illinois Slip and Fall
An Illinois woman has filed a personal injury slip and fall lawsuit against a Starbucks nestled within a Target. The plaintiff is suing both Starbucks and Target for injuries she sustained during the slip and fall alleging both negligence and premises liability. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff suffered severe and permanent injuries, physical… Read More »
Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Illinois DOC After Death of Inmate
The family of a man who died while in custody has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Illinois Department of Corrections. The 51-year-old man died while requesting medical attention for his medical condition. According to the family, the actions of the defendants breached the duty of care the state owes to prisoners in… Read More »
Family Sues Car Wash, Driver After Fatal Accident Claims 14-Year-Old’s Life
The family of a 14-year-old boy who was killed in a car crash outside of an Illinois car wash has filed a personal injury wrongful death lawsuit against the car wash and the father of the 16-year-old driver who allegedly caused the accident. According to the lawsuit, the victim (decedent) was on the sidewalk… Read More »
Family of Baseball Coach Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Collision with Tractor-Trailer
An Illinois trucking company is being sued by the estate and family of a beloved baseball coach who lost his life in a 3-vehicle accident. One person was killed and two others were injured in an accident involving a tractor-trailer, a pickup truck, and a car. The decedent was driving his pickup truck when… Read More »
City of Champaign Approves $2M Settlement for Slain Tow Truck Driver
The family of a Champaign, IL tow truck driver who was killed in a 2022 accident will receive $2 million from the city of Champaign, bringing to a close the wrongful death lawsuit filed by his family. Champaign City Council members voted unanimously to approve the settlement with the estate of the decedent who… Read More »
11th Circuit Rules That Brokers Are Not Liable for Negligent Hiring in Truck Accident Lawsuits
In 2020, the family of a Georgia-based victim filed a personal injury wrongful death lawsuit against three named defendants. A truck owned by Florida-based logistics company Hard to Stop made an illegal U-turn on State Route 73, blocking lanes in both directions. The decedent crashed into the truck and died from his injuries. His… Read More »
Worker Files Personal Injury Lawsuit After Fall from Scaffolding at UChicago Medical Center
One worker was seriously injured and another was killed after a scaffolding collapse at UChicago Medical Center. The family of the injured worker has filed a lawsuit against two of the firms involved in the project. The lawsuit accuses the firms of “absolutely callous acts of negligence and misconduct.” The suit names Turner Construction… Read More »
Illinois Supreme Court Rules Bicyclists Can Only Sue Over Injuries Occurring in Bike Lanes
According to the Illinois Supreme Court, bicyclists are almost always “permitted” users of the road. However, they are only “intended” users of the road when bike lanes or bike signage are present. This distinction is important because it defines when a cyclist can sue the city over a pothole. According to the Illinois Supreme… Read More »
Plaintiff Files Product Liability Lawsuit Against Walmart Over “Exploding” Candle
A woman says she sustained severe injuries from an “exploding candle” she purchased from Walmart. The plaintiff filed a product liability lawsuit against the retail giant, claiming that a $4 candle she purchased from the company exploded and caused her harm. According to the suit, the woman was afraid for her safety when a… Read More »